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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.78, 971.15 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.78, 971.15 and 393.26 is: 542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.78 : 971.15 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.78/971.15 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.78x = 971.15 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.78x = 381,914.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,914.45/703.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.66

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